Tagged: executive order

May 22, 2026 @ 12:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

The White House posted a series of Executive Orders (EO) this week, signed by President Donald Trump. A key EO was demanding that Fintechs have better access to the Federal Reserve and certain functions, such as payment accounts and real-time payments, to improve services for non-bank… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech professional Simon Taylor has shared key insights after the White House just issued an executive order under the Trump Administration requiring the SEC, CFTC, FDIC, OCC, CFPB, as well as the NCUA, to identify any applicable rules that block fintech firms within the next… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:16 am By JD Alois  |  

As previously reported, the White House has signed an Executive Order seeking to remove regulatory barriers to Fintech innovation and new and improved financial services. The Trump administration has been mostly supportive of Fintech innovation in contrast to the previous administration, which sought to protect… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 8:53 am By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order yesterday that aims to reduce barriers to Fintech innovation, including digital assets. The White House has long been supportive of Fintech and has been vocal in backing the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, which aim to update… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 12:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order yesterday that approved alternative assets for individuals holding 401(k) retirement accounts and other defined contribution plans. The decline of defined benefit plans by employers has led to an explosion of 401(k) plans, which are typically offered by employers… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 12:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

As was previously reported, President Donald Trump is expected to issue an Executive Order allowing savers to include private equity and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts. It is now anticipated that this EO will be signed and posted today. By allowing the booming… Read More

January 24, 2025 @ 10:32 am By JD Alois  |  

Representative French Hill, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil have posted a comment following President Trump signing Executive Orders relating to digital assets and AI. Yesterday, Trump reaffirmed his commitment to supporting… Read More

January 24, 2025 @ 9:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order supporting digital asset development. The order seeks to ensure US leadership in digital financial technology. A working group will soon be established chaired by the White House AI & Crypto Czar, David Sacks, and include the Secretary of… Read More

January 23, 2025 @ 5:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order today that aims to keep the US at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. The EO revokes “certain existing AI policies and directives” that have been deemed to undermine AI innovation. The goal is to clear a… Read More

January 23, 2025 @ 5:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Executive Orders keep coming out of the White House. Today, President Donald Trump signed several big ones – including an Executive Order that aims to ensure US leadership in digital financial technology or Fintech, including AI and digital assets. The Order establishes a Presidential… Read More

January 21, 2025 @ 1:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

As one of many Executive Actions taken by President Donald Trump, the Biden Executive Action pertaining to Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been rescinded. As posted on the White House website, Executive Order 14110 of October 30, 2023 (Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of… Read More

May 15, 2024 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On May 13, 2024, President Biden issued an order prohibiting the purchase and requiring the divestment of certain real estate operating as a cryptocurrency mining facility located within one mile of Francis E. Warren Air Force Base (F.E. Warren AFB). The order also requires the… Read More

October 30, 2023 @ 9:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

Today, the Biden Administration issued an Executive Order on the emerging artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In the announcement, eight guiding principles and priorities were established for the development of AI. The following were outlined in the EO: Artificial Intelligence must be safe and secure. Promoting… Read More

July 12, 2022 @ 4:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Department of Treasury has issued a request for comments pertaining to the risks and opportunities affiliated with digital assets or crypto. Under Secretary of the Treasury for Domestic Finance, Nellie Liang issued the following statement on the request: “For consumers, digital assets may present… Read More

May 5, 2022 @ 6:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order this week claiming to be the first state in the nation to begin creating a comprehensive and harmonized framework for responsible Web3 technology. According to a statement posted by the Governor’s office, the goal is to foster… Read More

March 15, 2022 @ 11:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Last week, the White House issued an Executive Order on digital assets that outline an approach to regulating the emerging industry. While many details remain to be disclosed, and multiple agencies will be involved in building a regulatory strategy, the crypto industry was relieved that… Read More

March 10, 2022 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Congressman Tom Emmer, a supporter of blockchain technology and crypto in general, has tweeted out his thoughts on the Executive Order on Digital Assets. Published yesterday by the Biden White House, the Executive Order has been widely embraced by the crypto community as doing no… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 4:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin is rebounding today jumping by over 8% since the early hours of the morning. Industry followers believe that the White House’s Executive Order addressing digital assets has helped to fuel the rise of Bitcoin as well as other cryptocurrencies. Earlier this week it was… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today, the White House posted an anticipated Executive Order on Digital Assets. Currently, the interpretation from industry insiders is cautiously optimistic that the Administration is aiming to balance responsible innovation with the obvious benefits of crypto. The Order was not excessively prescriptive but leaves… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 9:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen has issued a commend on the Executive Order published today that addresses the fast-growing digital asset industry. Secretary Yellen said that President Joe Biden’s order calls for a coordinated approach to digital asset policy: “This approach will support responsible innovation… Read More